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Montclair Meetings & Organizations

Unico National: Montclair chapter of Italian American service organization for Italian Americans interested in learning about heritage, promoting Italian culture and becoming involved in the community. 973-707-5521. Join-unicomontclair@gmail.com. Montclair residency not required. The group meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Sept. 20 - Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet. Marie, 973-783-1864.

WomanSONG Intergenerational Chorus: For women of all ages. Rehersals Mondays at 7 p.m. at Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street starting in September. Concert, Monday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m., featuring movements from Benjamin Briten's "Ceremony of Carols." Fran, 973-226-6043.

Women's Club of Montclair, 82 Union St. Concerts open to the public. Oct.7: Solo performance by Violetta Norrie, age 15. Dec. 16: Madrigal Singers and String Consort of James Caldwell High School. $5 at door, free for Women's Club members. 973-226-6043.

Victorian Society: Northern New Jersey Chapter. Meets third Mondays, 8 p. m. Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union St. www.victoriansociety.org

Hotlines and
Support Type Groups

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Survivors of all types of childhood abuse are welcome. Mondays, 7:15 p.m. ascamtic@yahoo.com, or www.geocities/ascamtc

Al-Ahon Family Groups of families and friends of alcoholics. Many meetings in the area inculding groups for teenagers; contact NJ Al-Anon Information Service, 973-744-8686 or www.northjerseyal-anon.org.

Alzheimer's Family Support Groups: First and third Monday at Senior Care Activities Center, 110 Greenwood Ave. 973-783-5589.

Montclair Support
Organizations

Alcoholism/Drug Addition: Family Education Group for families. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Or Tuesday at noon. 15 Bloomfield, Verona. 973-239-9400, ext. 195, or family@tpnj.org Run by Turning Point.

A.R.T.S Anonymous (Artists Recovering through the 12 Steps): a fellowship that encourages people in the expression of their artistic spirit and to fulfill their creative potential. Artists of all kinds and t;hose still searching to find their artistic expression are welcome. Mondays, 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road.

Caregiver's Telephone Support Groups: For those who care for chronically and terminally ill loved ones. Facilitator: Rosemary Castelli, certified grief counselor, 973-893-0818, ext. 213.

Domestic Violence Victims: Peace Center, 3 Royal Avenue, Livingston. 973-740-8505, or dorothy@babyland.org

Women's Wisdom Shamanic Healing Circle - Women's wisdom traditions and healing and archetypal energies through sound and vibration, story-telling, and shamanic journey work. Third Thursday, 8 p.m. RSVP, Nancy Dakota Adiman, LCSW, 973-460-9856.

Christ Church in Montclair Offers a
Host of Support Groups

Overcomers Group: Thursdays, 8 p.m. Christ Church, corner of Church Street and Trinity Place. Support in recovery from abuse of alcohol, mood altering chemicals, and other problems. 973-783-1010.

Grief Share: Mondays 7-9 p.m., Christ Church, Church Street & Trinity Place. Child Care provided. 973-783-1010.

Divorce Care: Mondays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Christ Church, Church Street & Triunity Place. Child Care provided. 973-783-1010.

Montclair Community Events

Passport to the Past: A Home School day. Experience life in the early 19th century. Hands-on activities including butter churning, writing a letter with a quill pen and sealing wax, writing on slate boards, touring the Israel Crane House, and more. Thursday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Road.

Reservations required; reserve at 973-744-1796 or mail@montclairhistorical.org. One Adult chaperone required for every organized group of 10 homeschoolers. $5/child; $8/adult.

Pre-K Garden Discoveries: Van Vleck's Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire 3-to 5-year olds about the natural world. Every class examines on topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands on activities and specimens. Classes held twice a month from 1:15 - 2 p.m., and each class has individual registration. Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and a story. Sept. 14: Fall blooms, Sept. 28: Signs of Fall. $7 for Friends of Van Vleck; $12 others. Instructor Michelle Wiessner. Van Vleck Gardens. 23 Van Vleck St. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org

Montclair Hotlines and Support Groups

IAC support groups for parents - Meetings during day and at night, workshops, offered by infertility & Adoption Counseling Center, based in Pennington and Montclair. Contact jmantellmsw@iaccenter.com or 609-737-8750 for schedule and fees.

Job Seekers of Montclair: Free, nonsectarian job search training and support. Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:15 p.m., dining hall, St. Luke's Church, 73 South Fullerton Avenue. 973-783-3442, or www.jobseekersof-montclair.org. Sept. 7th managing your interviews.

MOPS International: Mothers of Preschoolers (through age 6) Meets monthly, Montclair Community Church. Child care provided. RSVP: www.Montclairmops.com

Narcotics Anonymous: Monday: Men's Issues, 8-9:30 p.m. Bright Hope Baptist Youth Center, 140-142 Bloomfield Avenue. Tuesday: 8-9:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue; Thursday: 8-9:30 p.m. Bright Hope Youth Center; Friday: 8-9:30 p.m., First Methodist Church, 24 North Fullerton Avenue; Saturday; 8-9:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. www.nanj.org or recovery@nanj.org.

Support Group of Victims of Sexual Violence: Offered by Essex County Rape Care Center, a program of Family Service League. Tuesdays, 7 - 7:45 p.m., 204 Claremont Avenue, Registration required; Christine Ferro, LSW, at 973-746-0800, ext. 22.

Teen Dating Abuse Programs - offered by NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women) Essex County Section. 973-994-4994 or www.centerforwomennj.org

Veterans Helpline: 866-VETS-NJ4, supported by UMDNJ, provides access to networ of mental health professionals specializing in PTSD and other Veteran's issues.

Women's Divorce Support Group of N.J. Meets first and third Thursday, Montclair Inn, 27 Hillside Avenue. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Kathleen Bott. 201-463-3237, www.meetup.com/womensdivorcessupportnj/

Churches Involved in Support

Monclair Meetings and Organizations

Improving Health and Wellness in 2011: This is a Holistic approach to this central concern. Take advantage of Workshops that help you to envision wealth, health, fitness planning, and gain financial Insight.

These sessions take place the 1st Friday of each month between 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at the Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Ave. Refreshments served. RSVP: 973-783-2555

English Conversation Group: This Class empowers and inspires speakers of Foreign languages to practice their English Speaking skills, increase their vocabulary and improve pronunciation, and gain confidence in their English ability in a comfortable, supportive and relaxing setting. This program is Affiliated with Literacy Volunteers of America. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free. To Register Contact: 973-228-8800.

Philosophical Discussion Group: Get Involved in Thoughtful discussions; all welcome. This group meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Montclair Inn (a residential group home) 27 Hillside Ave. Contact Ron Hilliard, 201-488-3254.

Current Events Discussion Group: these lively discussions take place weekly in the Rose Cafe, Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton, Ave, 11 a.m. - noon. Meetings facilitated by members of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Essex County Branch. Men invited.

AARP West Essex Chapter 131. Meets first Monday of the Month 1 p.m. United Way Building, auditorium, 60 South Fullerton Ave. New Members welcome.

Crawford Crews Post 251 American Legion: Card games, backgammon, chess, every Friday 6:30 p.m. - midnight. All uniforms welcome. 210 Bloomfield Avenue. Contact 973-746-6055.

Montclair Organizations & Clubs

Center for Italian & Italian-American Culture, 411 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove. Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization promotes and preserves culture and heritage of Italy. Dinners, concerts, conversation classes, children's programs, women's program, lectures, films, winery trips. www.cila-cofnj.org. 973-571-1995; info@cila-cofnj.org.

Bridge group: Players needed for informal group. Meets at Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Tuesdays 12:30 - 4 p.m. Beginners welcome. Friendly atmosphere. Call Judy Taylor, 973-744-6031.

Montclair African-American Genealogy Meetup: Meets monthly, third Saturday, 2 p.m. Learn how to research your family tree through the census and DNA. Contact 973-432-4575 or Montclair African-American Genealogy Meetup.

Montclair Early Music Group - meets Thursday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Ave., at 6:30 p.m. beginners/intermediate. 7:30 p.m. advanced student. Recorder emsembles play Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. Contact Julieene, 973-486-2531 or www.montclairearlymusic.org.

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Montclair Groups and Clubs

NAACP Montclair Branch: Monthly meeting is third Thursday, American Legion Crawford Crews Post 251, 210 Bloomfield Ave., Executive Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m.

National Council of Negro Women Inc. Montclair branch. Fourth Saturday, 10 a.m., Montclair Women's Community Circle, 33 Woodland Ave. 973-783-3715.

Bob Feinberg Chairmen of the Montclair International Film Festival talks to a Movie patron. The Montclair International Film Festival (MIFF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture and showcase the talents of filmmakers from around the world, whild creating a cultural focal point for the Township of Montclair that unites, empowers, educates and celebrates our diverse heritage and robust artistic community. Get more info about MIFF events at: The Montclair International Film Festival Website

Bob Feinberg Montclair International Film Festival

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